Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pakenham South vs Koo Wee Rup North.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Pakenham South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pakenham South (999) sits above Koo Wee Rup North (994). Koo Wee Rup North skews owner-occupied (109%), Pakenham South runs more rental-dense (70% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Pakenham South edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 994).

Common questionsPakenham South vs Koo Wee Rup North

Common questions

Does Pakenham South or Koo Wee Rup North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pakenham South scores 999 vs 994 in Koo Wee Rup North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Pakenham South
Metric
Koo Wee Rup North

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$351/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$313/wk
$231/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$42/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
109.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
229
Population
47
46
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
999
Avg ICSEA
994

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).